Electrical Design Engineer

Salary: $ 60,000.00

We have partnered with a large engineering firm in the Fairfax, VA area to provide them with a Electrical Design Engineer. Please review the below description and let us know if you are interested.

Prioritized Must Have Skills For The Electrical Design Engineer

#1. 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in designing single family, 3-story townhouses, 4-story townhouses and multi-family apartment buildings is required.

#2. Proficient in AutoCAD MEP

#3. Experience drafting in the skilled trades industry.

Responsibilities Of The Electrical Design Engineer

• Prepare one-line diagrams with limited input from Engineers
• Respond to RFI’s for the project and accurately review submittals with limited input
• Solve installation problems with electrical systems - includes travelling to the site to resolve issues
• Prepare floor plans showing electrical device layouts, circuitry, fixtures, equipment, etc.
• Review and create calculations for electrical loads and panel schedules
• Prepare specifications schedules for electrical equipment and materials
• Layout fire alarm devices on floor plans
• Select and schedule equipment with limited oversight by Senior Staff
• Apply risk management procedures daily to minimize our and client’s exposure to problems
• Understand work planning and manage design process to the available hours in work plan
• If required, meet with contractors during and after the design process
• Oversee deliverables to and from clients
• Oversee and encourage coordination between disciplines
• Interface with Operations, Owners, and Subcontractors to discuss impact of work and resolution of problems
  
  

Requirements Of The Electrical Design Engineer

• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering is required
• E.I.T. (Engineer in Training) Certification is a plus
• P.E. License is NOT required but is a plus
• 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in designing single family, 3-story townhouses, 4-story townhouses and multi-family apartment buildings is required; experience with small commercial projects such as tenant fit outs, lounges, offices, and restaurants is a plus.
• Proficiency in Engineering Software such as AutoCAD MEP is required. Experience with REVIT and COMCheck is a plus.
• Possesses thorough knowledge of NEC and other codes
• Understands and applies concepts of voltage drop, conductor sizing, harmonics, etc.
• Ability to coordinate with other engineering disciplines
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strongly motivated, well organized, and shows professional initiative
• Takes ownership of assignments
• Works well both independently and as part of the project team
  
  

Other Key Requirements

• Candidate must live local to Fairfax, VA
• 100% onsite, in-office role. Hybrid remote/Office work schedule after the completion of 90 day Performance review.
• No sponsorships or visa holders. No Corp-to-Corp.
  
  

Benefits Of The Electrical Design Engineer

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short / Long Term Disability
• 401 (k) – Retirement Plan
  
  

About Relevante, Inc. – the Recruiting Firm Representing the Client for this Job

Relevante is an accounting & technology direct hire recruiting and contract staffing firm. We help our Clients identify and recruit the best talent in the market and help our candidates win engaging and enriching jobs. Our Clients are some of the best companies to work for among F1000 and emerging fast growth companies in the region. Relevante has been consistently ranked as a fast growth company and one of the largest recruiting, accounting, and management consulting firms in the Philadelphia region. To stay connected with our network, please follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/relevante.